Yes! Threshold is produced by Auricle Productions, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Our EIN is 84-2931585.

Yes! You can choose between a one-time or monthly gift in the donation box above. Your monthly gift provides a predictable stream of income that helps us plan ahead. And for many, giving monthly means making smaller, more manageable recurring gifts that have a big impact over time. Whether you give $5 or $50 a month, you’re vital to keeping Threshold running.

To access bonus content created for Threshold donors, start by donating here or by subscribing to the paid version of Amy’s Substack, Letters to Earthlings.

New donors will receive a code to claim a free upgrade to a paid Substack subscription—this will be included in your donation receipt.

Current donors who haven’t received a code can email us at operations@thresholdpodcast.org.

Once your subscription is active, you’ll begin receiving bonus content via email or the Substack app. You’ll also receive instructions on how to access bonus audio in your preferred podcast player.

Option 1: Via instructional email

1. Open the email you received after subscribing to Letters to Earthlings on your mobile device

2. Click the “Set up podcast” link to open a browser window

3. Choose your preferred podcast app from the list

4. A custom URL will appear—click “Follow,” and you’re all set!

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Option 2: Via Substack website or app

1. Open Substack.com in your mobile browser, or use the Substack app

2. Log in using the email you used to subscribe

3. Tap your account icon (top right), then go to Settings

4. Under Your Subscriptions, select Letters to Earthlings

5. Scroll to the Private Podcast section and click Set up

6. Choose your podcast app and follow the link to subscribe

If your preferred podcast platform isn’t listed, you can copy the provided private RSS feed and paste it into your app manually.

Have questions? You can reach our team at donate@thresholdpodcast.org.

Thank you for being a current or past monthly donor! As of April 2025, we no longer call it “Base Camp.” Instead, we’re offering special benefits to donors at Letters to Earthlings on Substack. There, you can connect with Amy directly, find out about work-in-progress, get glimpses behind the scenes, and find special deals on merch and events.

If you’ve donated recently, we would love to offer you a complimentary one-year subscription to this community. If you haven’t already redeemed this offer, email us at operations@thresholdpodcast.org, and we’ll provide you with a code.

You can increase, change, pause, or cancel your monthly donation at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of the email receipt you received for any previous Givebutter charge relating to your Threshold donation. You do not need a Givebutter login to manage your recurring plan.

Once you click the link, you’ll be directed to a page where you can view the details of your recurring plan. Click the EDIT PLAN button to make changes. For security reasons, Threshold does not have access to your payment information, but if you need assistance, we can help facilitate a resolution with Givebutter. Email us at operations@thresholdpodcast.org if you have any issues—we’ll be happy to help.

You can update your information by clicking the link at the bottom of any email receipt you’ve received from Givebutter relating to your Threshold donation. Once you click the link, you’ll be directed to a page where you can view the details. Click the EDIT button to make changes. You can also send us an email at operations@thresholdpodcast.org for further support.

We’re grateful for our Patreon supporters, but prefer to process monthly donations through our website using Givebutter, a low-fee donation platform. You can also donate in a number of other ways outlined on this page.

You should receive an automated email receipt from our third-party payment processor, Givebutter. If you do not receive it or need another one, you can email operations@thresholdpodcast.org, and we’ll be happy to send you one.

Yes, we accept gifts of stocks and mutual funds and, in some cases, real property. Please email us at operati@thresholdpodcast.org to explore these options.

Yes, absolutely. A gift in honor or memory of someone is a meaningful tribute, and it would be a privilege for us to recognize your gift in this way. You can note any special details about your gift on the gift form or email us at operations@thresholdpodcast.org.

Threshold has its roots in Missoula, Montana, where we were founded and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our small team works remotely and creates Threshold from around the US and the world, so we do not have a physical location (or associated expenses!).

Feel free to contact us at operations@thresholdpodcast.org for more information.